Smith's Whose House--Smith's Island Rental

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PO Box 127
La Pointe , WI 54850
(715) 747-3613
(507) 535-2164
Hours:
We are open Mid-May, to October. WEEKLY RENTALS AVAILABLE.
CONTACT US: Cell phone #: 715-209-1746

About Us

Smith's 'Whose House' is a lovely hideaway surrounded by old Norway pines over 125 feet tall. It is located on the western shore of Madeline Island (2.5 miles from La Pointe) and provides a wonderful read more
  • About

    Smith's 'Whose House' is a lovely hideaway surrounded by old Norway pines over 125 feet tall. It is located on the western shore of Madeline Island (2.5 miles from La Pointe) and provides a wonderful view of Lake Superior and its sunsets. Guests enjoy great swimming and kayaking. The average water temperature in the middle of summer is around 70F. Renters often return and also come for more than one week to enjoy all that Madeline Island has to offer. The cottage has a large, comfortable living room with a big stone fireplace, two bedrooms, a complete kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. The living room is surrounded by windows on 3 sides and opens onto a large deck that overlooks the lake, about 175 feet away. Beach chairs, kayaks and water toys are kept near the dock and renters can walk along the shore to Grant's Point. The beach is sandy and one can walk in the water well beyond the end of the dock, which is shared with the owners of the cottage. There is a swing seat under the trees next to the beach and a bench on the end of the dock. Docking of a small (21-foot) boat is available for an additional fee.

    The Madeline Island Ferry makes its 25 minute trip between Bayfield and Madeline Island every 30-60 minutes from early morning to late at night during the summer months. The island boasts a well-stocked public library with children's story hours, books, videos, DVD's, and internet access. The Madeline Island Historical Museum is a must visit for the whole family. There are several restaurants on the island whose food is uniformly excellent.

  • Highlights

    • One level cottage
    • Living room with stone fireplace
    • Shared sandy beach & dock
    • Two bedrooms
    • Fully equipped kitchen & gas grill
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    Madeline Island is located in Chequamegon Bay area of Lake Superior. Bayfield, WI, is a short 2.6 mile ferry trip away. Mileage from Mpls-St. Paul 230, Chicago is 465, Madison is 320., Duluth is 90.